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Lj's River Cottage Up North

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
At LJ's River Cottage, immerse yourself in nature with a cozy two-story cottage and shared fire pit. The beautiful Manistee River is just steps away from the dock, where you can unwind on the deck with comfortable chairs or explore miles of state land via two tracks perfect for four wheeling or snowmobiling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lj's River Cottage Up North

LJ's River Cottage accommodations include a two story cottage, living/ dinning room, full kitchen, bathroom, jacuzzi tub, stand up shower and direct t.v. Upstairs a large room with two queen size beds and two roll away beds. There is also a deck with chairs. Every thing is fully stocked and furnished.Shared fire pit and dock to the beautiful Manistee River. The priority is backed up to miles of state land. With miles of two tracks for your four wheeling pleasure or snowmobiling.There is also a state access shooting range along with a public access boat ramp.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lj's River Up North Fife Lake
Lj's River Cottage Up North Cabin
Lj's River Cottage Up North Fife Lake
Lj's River Cottage Up North Cabin Fife Lake

About the area

Map
Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Bloom Lake - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fife Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Long Lake - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Fife Lake Area Park - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lakeside Park - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪taffel town - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Soup Kitchen #2 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lj's River Cottage Up North pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lj's River Cottage Up North located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bloom Lake, Fife Lake and Fife Lake Area Park. Long Lake and Lakeside Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lj's River Cottage Up North Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful place, hosts are very nice, greeted us right away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lj’s River Cottage was amazing! You won’t regret staying there. My children loved every minute of it. Thank you Lisa & John for the opportunity to make so many memories with our kiddos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This amazing little cottage in up north is absolutely perfect for a getaway into the Woods! Linda and John do a great job keeping up the property and overall I'd have to give them a 10 out of 10 as hosts! Between the Frog Pond and the zipline I can guarantee we will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turkey hunting camp

Really liked our accommodations at LJ’s! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and tranquil. Hot tub is wonderful as is the pellet stove for chilly nights. Kitchen well equipped, and bathroom has a good supply of Princess paper. Clean and relaxing. Nice spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We’ve stayed multiple places in the area and this was the BEST! We loved the woods and the hosts were wonderful. Felt very safe, secluded and taken care of. The place is very unique with plenty of space. There are trundle beds so the kids could sleep downstairs with the tv. Couldn’t have asked for a better place - very clean! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and cabin.

Lovely cabin and property. Very clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Very friendly owners nice guest house on owners property with a great fireplace and view of the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Cottage

Check in and out were smooth The cottage is very well equipped - especially in the kitchen There was coffee, spices, Pam, nice pots and pans, in addition there were lots of towels and Lisa came right over to get us started with the TV and then when we blew a fuse, she offered to send her husband There was an Air Conditioner upstairs We loved being there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay!

The cabin was all we hoped for and more, very clean and cozy with a fantastic mural and a neat set up with the tub upstairs. We will definitely be booking it again next year or sooner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean quiet cabin

Nice area on the Mainstee River, great for kayaking. We stayed while viewing fall color.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

The cabin was perfect for the four of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Next to the river

Beautiful fire pit, close access to the Manistee, beautiful home with comfortable funiture and beds. Hosts are awesome too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deer Camp

Had a great time as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Stay

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cherry fest

Property was great, owners were AMAZING to work with. We had absolutely no problems and will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

L &J. Resort

Property nice, john and Lisa were great Overall experience was great. Had me recalling times of long ago. Having prpoerty close to there, pulling the heart strings of great memories. Thanks for the good time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

frances p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fife lake cottage in the woods

Very nice owners, nice property, very clean, no wifi and no phone service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Everything was clean and as described!

It is a truly amazing cabin in a great location. The bed was more comfortable than my own!! I do wish that the spa bath wasn't in the bedroom and surrounded by carpet... but it's a cabin. I will definitely be looking to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage on the River

The hosts Lisa and John were very nice and accommodating. The property is a shared location with the owners. Great property and great location - under a mile to a drop-in kayak/boating launch and close to Fife Lake. Thanks so much to Lj's River Cottage for hosting my husband and I for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

Six ladies stayed two nights, so we made use of both beds and the rollaways and everyone slept comfortably. It’s a short 10 minute drive into Fife Lake where we had an excellent dinner and service at The Upper Bar and Grill. The second night we made use of the grill and found everything we needed in the kitchen to prepare dinner. We loved the fire area and the owners were so kind to have the firepit ready to light and covered to keep dry. I would recommend this place and would definitely return myself! woulddefinitrewritten myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend kayak trip

Lisa was awesome, helped us out of a jam!! Excellent communication. On the river, close to all drop in/out kayak locations. No cell service ( BONUS!! ) Everything met our needs for a group of 6 weekend getaway. 30 minutes to Traverse City. Thanks Lisa and John!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Cory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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It wasn’t an overall bad stay. The fires were the best part with the large fire pit but it felt a little odd to have the pictures look like this was on the water but it was really in the front yard by the road and the main house was the one that had the water access. Not bad overall, just a little interesting and I think pictures may need to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023